Dear Grandpa,
It has been two years since I've seen you. I will never forget that day. As sad as the day was I am grateful that I got to see you off on your next journey. I got to give you one last kiss and whisper I love you in your ear. Grandpa, you stayed so strong for all us. I treasure that you held my hand and asked, "Why all the tears, everything will be OK." When I am having a hard time I think of that and know that you are still comforting me.
I think of you every time I go to Costco. I look over at the tables and remember eating lunch (usually hotdogs) and you insisting that I could eat a ice cream even though I was stuffed. Still buying me an ice cream at 26. It makes me sad that Cottenwood mall is gone, we spent so much time there. Shopping and eating pizza. Let's face it I think of you everyday.
Last time I was visiting Grandma I took your cane and danced around it for old times sake. It's just not quite the same without you looking at me shaking your head and smiling as if I was crazy. Of course I did that in the mall several times so odds are I did look a little nuts.
I read a letter you wrote Grandma when you were in the service. That is what I call a true love letter. Wow. Grandma misses you so much. She told me not long ago that she wished she could dream of you so she could see you again. You two are the essance of true love. I know that you will be reunited, that will be a scene straight from the most romantic story.
Grandpa, I am sorry that I didn't have the strength that you showed while you were sick. I am sorry that I was so scared and trying to protect myself.
Grandpa, I want to say thank you for the countless selfless acts that you demonstrated through your life. Thanks for the all the love and support in everything that I did. Thank you for forgiving me when I made mistakes. Thank you for always being there. I wish so badly you were here now. I would hug you until my arms gave out and I would tell you that words cannot express how much I miss you and love you. If the cane were handy I'd even dance for you, and get to see that smile that I love so much.
One more thing, Happy Birthday Grandpa.
I love you more than you'll ever know....
